Director of Operations at Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association

Director of Operations

Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association

• Date May 13, 2026
• Location Concord, CA
• Category Agriculture / Nonprofit
• Job type Full-Time
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Company Description

PCFMA was founded in July of 1988. Our mission is to support California farmers and communities by providing farmers’ markets for our diverse Bay Area neighborhoods. PCFMA currently manages over 30 farmers’ markets, making us the oldest and largest farmers’ market association on the West Coast!

Summary

Farmers markets are more than shopping destinations. They’re thriving hubs where farmers connect directly with communities, important sources of healthy food, fun destinations, and vital sales channels for farmers. PCFMA’s farmers markets are each certified which means that the California farmers selling within the market are growing the products they sell. The Director of Operations and their team ensures regulatory compliance while coordinating with local stakeholders and internal teams to ensure the farmers market is successful.

What You'll Do

Lead the Operations Team: Guide and motivate a dedicated team responsible for market operations, logistics, and compliance.

Nurture Market Success: Collaborate with local stakeholders, farmers, and vendors to ensure each market flourishes.

Champion Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all regulations and standards, building trust and transparency.

Problem-Solve and Adapt: Be a proactive leader, tackling challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (preferred) in related field, or equivalent experience.

Minimum 5 years' experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

Valid driver’s license required. This position requires use of a persoal verhicle to transport necessary items for work and will be reimbursed for mileage at the federal rate.

Starting salary range: $87,000 - $96,000

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $75,000 - $100,000

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Deadline

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